Tomato Pie Pizza Joint (South Pasadena)

Being from New Jersey I take my pizza seriously. From the second you walk the in the door your nostrils say “ that small right there, that’s a good sign” Dough has got that crisp while still having that fluffy airy doughy texture I love. Normal pie was great as well as the white was rich in flavor. The grandmas slice however was dull. The cheese was cheap and the sauce was bland. That style needs a sweeter sauce and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Service was great and normal pies were tried were incredible. Definitely recommend.

Their pizzas are absolutely fantastic. A great balance between crunchy and soft. Not a lot of seating inside, I assume that’s why they don’t have fountain drinks in order to have a faster customer turn around. They offer by the slice as well. Very small parking lot in the back and a couple small tables outside. Limited canned and bottled drinks available. Their bathrooms are clean.

Tomato Pie Pizza Joint is a pizza joint that makes the perfect NY-Style pizza in So.Pasadena. I arrived as a first time customer in this location. I was warmly greeted by a middle aged staff, at the counter. I perused their menu (pizza, pastas, subs, appetizers, salads) and decided to get a slice of Miss Green and Unsweetened Green Tea. Pizza was flavorful and its crust was great. It’s exactly the kind of NY style pizza taste that I’m accustomed growing up in NYC. Service was great. Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was relaxing. Their sleek interior 60’s design that stands out compared to other pizza joint. Prices seem fair. Plenty of street and rear parking lot. Overall, I loved every bite of Ms Green. I highly recommend this joint.

Visiting family in South Pasadena from Canada, got here for a bite before a shopping trip .. Ordered a Caesar Salad, draft beer and a NY style Primo pizza which was cooked perfectly and had great flavour. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back to try the other pizzas .

Love the authentic NY style pizza. Very doughy, great under carriage, and flavorful.

This is, in my opinion, perfect New York style pizza. When I was younger I worked as a pizza maker in an authentic, delicious New York style place, and continued to eat there until it was closed. I have been looking to find that same authentic taste for years, and honestly this place probably surpasses it. The dough, the sauce, the cheese / dough / sauce ratios, everything is perfect. The crisp bottom preventing the slices from being too floppy with enough to have a slight crunch on the bite but so thin it’s not a fight to eat it. While I am not an aficionado with Detroit style pizza, this is also the best version of it I have tried. Again, the bottom is crisp and gives a bit of a crunch, but the crispness is not very thick at all and the softness of the thicker pizza dough stands out. Service was also great, interior decor was nice. If I could suggest anything it would be to have fountain sodas.

Gluten-free folks...go, run, get yourself an awesome pizza! My husband and I each got a pizza and we were both impressed with quality of crust and quantity of toppings. We will definitely order from them again while in L.A.!

One of the best places in the L.A. area to get New York style Pizza.